Far From the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy's novel about a British farmgirl and her effect on the men who fall in love with her is wonderfully brought to the screen by director John Schlesinger. Julie Christie stars as the rebellious young woman who finds her affections a cause for competition between a soldier (Terence Stamp), a wealthy landowner (Peter Finch), and a modest sheep farmer (Alan Bates). Fiona Walker, Freddie Jones co-star. 171 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; featurette; theatrical trailer.